{"title":"V2 Bat System","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"pottery-bat-system","title":"Pottery Tile Bat System V2","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"753\" data-start=\"385\"\u003eOur Tile Bat System is different in that it utilizes cheap, easy to find tiles. The system includes everything you need except the tiles, which you either source from your local Lowes or purchase our 15-pack of tiles, which are guaranteed to fit and are shipped right to your door. Unlike other systems, we include a pry tool and a shammy (like a batmate) in the kit! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"753\" data-start=\"385\"\u003eOur new version is nearly identical to out previous bat system, but has been altered to fit Daltile and Mohawk tiles from Home Depot, Menard's and Lowes, as well as some bisque tiles available at clay stores locally. We have even ordered matte surface tiles delivered from Home Depot and they worked flawlessly!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2108\" data-start=\"2091\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2108\" data-start=\"2091\"\u003eKit Includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2182\" data-start=\"2109\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2126\" data-start=\"2109\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2126\" data-start=\"2111\"\u003eMotherboard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2149\" data-start=\"2127\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2149\" data-start=\"2129\"\u003eShammy Substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2182\" data-start=\"2150\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2164\" data-start=\"2152\"\u003ePry Tool\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Blue Bucket Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46898730172649,"sku":"","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/1613\/4633\/files\/1000005923.png?v=1758465403"},{"product_id":"blue-bucket-pry-tools","title":"Blue Bucket Pry Tools","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis little hand tool was designed to easily remove your tiles from the motherboard without damaging the pots. While it is included in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bluebuckettools.com\/products\/tile-bat-system\" title=\"Blue Bucket Tools Full Tile Bat System\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTile Bat System\u003c\/a\u003e, many people like to have extras on hand, and also, these are the best pry tool on the market to use with any of the other types of bat systems out there.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pry tool is printed in-house from PETG plastic, and a stainless steel insert is added.  PETG is a 3d printing material known for its durability, water, UV and chemical resistance, and durability.  We have tested this tool by soaking it in a bucket of reclaim for a month, and it came out identical to when it went in, so we are pretty confident it will last. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSatisfaction Guaranteed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe offer 30-day free returns that are easy to do.  Simply contact us at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Email bluebuckettools@gmail.com\" href=\"mailto:bluebuckettools@gmail.com\"\u003ebluebuckettools@gmail.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and we will initiate the return process. Once initiated, you will get a free return shipping label.  We will finish the return process for a refund or exchange as soon as we receive the return items. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"381\" data-start=\"175\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Bucket Tools","offers":[{"title":"White with Multi-color Logo","offer_id":48269580239081,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/1613\/4633\/files\/April2025PryTool.png?v=1743907247"},{"product_id":"white-shammy","title":"Shammy","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Blue Bucket Tools Shammy is a necessary part of our \u003ca title=\"Blue Bucket Tools Full Tile Bat System\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebuckettools.com\/products\/tile-bat-system\"\u003eTile Bat System\u003c\/a\u003e, but is useful for all other bats and bat systems. To use, Saturate the Shammy with water, and place directly on the wheel head, then place the motherboard or any other bat or system on top, and it will make a nice, jiggle-free connection that easily releases.   \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from a synthetic, vegan chamois with no dyes. This prevents staining of the motherboard, and looks pretty sharp, too. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shammy is the most fragile part of our system due to the soft nature of the material.  With proper care, it can last more than a year, but you can expect to need to replace it once the material starts to deteriorate.  We view this part of our system as a consumable. Lifespan is mostly related to how well it is cared for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eto get the most longevity from your shammy, rinse after each use, wring it out, and lay flat to dry. It will curl a bit in drying. Avoid hanging it, as that will cause distortion in the shape and also can rip the material if hung from the holes. Prior to use, soak in water and gently wring out some but not all of the moisture before each use. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSatisfaction Guaranteed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe offer 30-day free returns that are easy to do.  Simply contact us at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:bluebuckettools@gmail.com\" title=\"Email bluebuckettools@gmail.com\"\u003ebluebuckettools@gmail.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and we will initiate the return process. Once initiated, you will get a free return shipping label.  We will finish the return process for a refund or exchange as soon as we receive the return items. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"381\" data-start=\"175\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Bucket Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47859381895401,"sku":"","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/1613\/4633\/files\/Shammy_Shopify_-_3.png?v=1771969666"},{"product_id":"bat-pin-set","title":"Bat Pin Set, Short or Long","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese bat pins are 1\/4\" stainless hex capped screws with stainless wing nuts. While most bat pins in the ceramics industry have the same diameter, we found out that the Speedball, formerly Creative Industries, wheels come with bat pins that are too wide for our motherboard. This can cause users to think that the bat is warped due to the incorrect fit. We decided to sell bat pins on our website with a guaranteed fit for those with Speedball wheels, or anyone else who wants to guarantee that the motherboard fits properly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese come in long and short versions.  Wheels vary in how the pins mount, so please check your wheel for thickness and choose accordingly. You can feel whether the pin is going through a thickened, reinforced area, like a Brent-B, or whether the pin passes through the thin area like a Shimpo\/Nidec Whisper.  Watch the video for more info about how to check which one will fit your wheel properly, and when in doubt, the manufacturer of your wheel should have proper bat pin length listed on their respective websites. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"Bat Pins Reel\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bGxakmP3diE\" height=\"719\" width=\"404\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese bat pins require that a hole is already existing in your wheel head. These bat pins will not work to secure the Blue Bucket Tools bat system if the holes do not exist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSatisfaction Guaranteed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer 30-day free returns that are easy to do.  Simply contact us at \u003ca title=\"Email bluebuckettools@gmail.com\" href=\"mailto:bluebuckettools@gmail.com\"\u003ebluebuckettools@gmail.com\u003c\/a\u003e and we will initiate the return process. Once initiated, you will get a free return shipping label.  We will finish the return process for a refund or exchange as soon as we receive the return items. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Bucket Tools","offers":[{"title":"Short (5\/8\")","offer_id":47933158818025,"sku":"","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Long (1 1\/4\")","offer_id":47933158850793,"sku":"","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/1613\/4633\/files\/Cover_Photo_a128cad9-d66a-4da8-9756-db877410f804.png?v=1779635965"},{"product_id":"luxe-plastic-inserts-6-pack-for-v2-bat-system","title":"Luxe Plastic Inserts 6-pack for V2 Bat System","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfter we developed the new Bat System for Aspire Wheels, we found that we really loved the feel of a system where the insert is made from the same exact material as the surround. We made some for ourselves that fit the full-size Tile Bat System and we LOVED the experience, and we think you will, too! They are our most deluxe inserts for those that want maximum enjoyment of the experience over cost savings. The material cost and the amount of hand work make these more expensive than the tiles, but we think they are worth it for individual potters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese inserts fit the Motherboard surround of our Tile Bat System more snugly than the tiles, since we are in control of the size. They are made from the exact same ABS plastic as the motherboard, so they are totally flush with the motherboard. We cut them with just a slight gap that allows them to drop right in and remove easily without shaking the freshly thrown form. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABS plastic is non-porous, textured on the top side to grip the clay, and is super durable. These inserts will clean easily, never warp, grow mold, or deteriorate. the underside is slightly rounded to help the pry tool get under the edge. It is important to note that using a heat gun to speed dry the pots will melt and warp the tile, so please don't do that. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eVersions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Version is V2, for Daltile and Mohawk Tiles Sold in Home Depot, Menards, and Lowes as of May 2026. If you are buying a system now, this is the correct set for the V2 System. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bluebuckettools.com\/products\/luxe-plastic-inserts-for-the-original-tile-bat-system\" title=\"V1 plastic Luxe Tile Set of 6\"\u003eVersion 1 (V1)\u003c\/a\u003e is the Satori Hudson tile that the system was based on from its inception up until May 1, 2026. 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They combine the durability and stability of ceramic with the advantages or porous surfaces. Unlike the glazed tiles, you must add water to the bisque tile to help the clay adhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo warping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo swelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo flexing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtremely durable, will not deteriorate over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo wiring needed, the pot releases when dry enough to flip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrippy surface holds the clay firmly in place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are commonly available at pottery supply stores, but the ones you source locally might not fit the system. We actually fire the tiles we sell in order to shrink them to fit our system. Each tile is individually inspected for fit, warping, and damage in the packing process, so this is the easiest way to get the experience of throwing on bisque with zero hassle, shipped right to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe pack the tiles by shrink-filming them into a bundle, putting the bundle into an interior box surrounded by 1\" thick XPS rigid foam, and then a 200 lb test outer box to protect them on their journey.  We have found this to be a very good method for shipping and have had very little breakage since developing this packaging. In the rare case that tiles break, we will refund a pro-rated 5.00 per broken tile, but if more than 3 break, we will simply send a new pack at our own expense. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Bucket Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51152637296873,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/1613\/4633\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_49108aea-732b-44cc-a054-7c1789124c84.jpg?v=1781272351"}],"url":"https:\/\/bluebuckettools.com\/collections\/v2-bat-system.oembed","provider":"Blue Bucket Tools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}